If you’ve been following me for awhile, you may know I tend to be a thrifty mama and love a lot of bang for my buck. One super easy way to get it is by thrifting at the Salvation Army.

Many items in my house are from “The Sally” as I like to call it 😉 I’ve re-habbed end tables, cabinets, and bought tons clothing — a lot of it still with tags! It takes patience to thrift, but I always find it’s well worth the effort.

So let me tell ya, I’ll be popping into my local store several times this month to hunt for treasure because this month, The Salvation ArmySoutheast Michigan Adult Rehabilitation Center will be offering shoppers at all 35 metro Detroit thrift stores up to 50 percent off certain items during its October ‘ThriftFest’ event.

Here’s the scoop on what’s going on:

MONDAYS: Every Monday in October is “Men’s Night,” where men can get 50 percent off all clothing, shoes, accessories and electronics from 6 p.m. until close.

TUESDAYS: Kids are the stars on Tuesdays, when shoppers can enjoy 50 percent off all clothing, toys, accessories and shoes all day.

WEDNESDAYS: Residents over the age of 55 will benefit on Wednesdays, when thrift stores will offer shoppers anywhere from 25 percent to 44 percent off select items, including jewelry and collectibles.

THURSDAYS: Thursdays will be “Ladies Night” from 6 p.m. until close offering 50 percent off all clothing, shoes and accessories.

FRIDAYS: “Furniture Fridays” offers shoppers 50 percent off all furniture, as well as 15 percent off new mattresses and bedframes.

Early-bird shoppers can look forward to Sally Savings Saturdays, when the first 25 shoppers at every store will receive 50 percent off their entire purchase.

ON HALLOWEEN: Shoppers who come in wearing their Halloween costumes on Oct. 31 will receive will receive 33 percent off their entire order.

For complete details on The Salvation Army Family Thrift Stores ‘ThriftFest,’ make sure to visit www.facebook.com/semiarc often. They are great about posting reminders too, so if you’re thrift-minded, make sure you subscribe to their posts!

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It’s the most wonderful time of year…To do some shopping, right? OK, maybe the crowds aren’t your thing. But if you are a deal shopper like I am, it’s worth the battle for some truly good deals.

This year, we’re doing a little shopping for us. My husband isn’t one to want much, but he has had his sights set on a Playstation 4, and we are hoping to also get a new TV, so it is absolutely worth it for us to get up early to save quite a bit.

Shoes – Buy one, get one for $1 {great way to stock up on boots for winter!}

Lots of clothing buy 1, get 2 free

$125 off next order with any iPad purchase

Movies, books and CDs – $2-$9

FRIDAY | DEAL BEGINS AT 6 A.M.

Xbox 360 – $129.99 + $50 gift card

Buy one, get one for $1 winter gear {these would be GREAT for donating!}

Up to 80% off jewelry

1000 count thread sheets – $29.99

Yankee Candles – Buy one, get one for $1

Carters clothing items – buy 1, get 2 free

Many clothing items are buy 1, get 1 free

Games for $4-$15

25% off holiday decor

How cute are some of the decor items they have this year?

SATURDAY | DEALS BEGIN AT 6 A.M.

This is Santa Bucks day! If the lone item you’d like isn’t on sale on Thanksgiving or Black Friday, shop Saturday and use Santa Bucks coupons to score a great deal up to $20 off your order.

Additional tips for the season:

Make your mobile mPerks work for you! If you have a reward for a total purchase, work toward it with your gift purchases. Consider those perks when comparison shopping. {I have a total purchase and toy one I am working on}.

Check mPerks for coupons. Many items have coupons! I love using the scanner feature to scan an item’s barcode to see if any items have a coordinating coupon.

Shop at night to avoid the crowds. I often go after 8 or 9 p.m. so I don’t have to battle the crowds and am able to go kid-free. The store is much quieter and chill, and it gives you time to think through your purchases.

Disclosure: I was selected for this sponsored post by Hay There Social Media. All opinion expressed are my own.

I’m excited to let you all know that I am taking part in a really fun project with the company I work for, Hay There Social Media, and WDIV Local4, our NBC affiliate in Detroit, for the second year in a row.

If you’re looking for the best Black Friday deals in metro Detroit, online, and beyond, you must follow the hashtag #Local4Shopping on Twitter. It’s there our team of bloggers will share the best deals we can find to help save you time, money and your sanity. Together, we are recommending gifts, stores, prices and other tips to make your Black Friday shopping productive AND fun.

I personally will be heading out on Thanksgiving evening since that is when the best deals are for the items I am looking to purchase for my girls {Doc McStuffins doll, LEGO Duplo set and Play-Doh kit, for starters}. I’m heading up the gifts for children 5 and under with Amber at Metro Detroit Mommy and each of the other bloggers have a fun category, too. Check out all of our suggested items over at this link.

Really pumped about this item — just $15 at Walmart {$59.99 on Amazon}. Kinley is obsessed with making cakes out of Play-Doh so I know this would mean hours of enjoyment for her! And for $15, I won’t cry when she break the pieces 😉

I have promised myself not to go overboard this year, so I’ve been tracking our Christmas spending tightly. These deals are going to make it an unbelievable Christmas for my girls. It’s absolutely not about the gifts, but we know all parents get them, so our team is here to help you get the most bang for your buck so you can save your dollars for things that matter — like giving back to someone in need. Also, don’t forget to #ShopSmall with Small Business Saturday, and to give the best gift of all while you’re out: YOUR KINDNESS!